Peel Thunder have been defeated by the South Fremantle Bulldogs at Fremantle Community Bank Oval on Saturday leaving them seventh on the WAFL ladder.
The Thunder’s six goal blitz in the final term wasn’t enough to secure a win with the final score as 16.11 (107) to 10.12 (72).
Peel defender Bradley McGowan said the Bulldogs were always going to be a challenge.
“They rebound really quickly and are in one way and out the Read More [+]
BEN Howlett couldn’t have worked any harder so far in the 2018 WAFL season upon return to Peel Thunder and he was rewarded on Saturday with a best on ground performance in a much-needed victory against West Perth.
Howlett has been named the M & J Chickens Player of Round 10 following his standout performance on Saturday which saw Peel Thunder hold on for the thrilling three-point victory against West Perth at Bendigo Bank Stadium.
That saw the Thunder win consecutive matches for the first time in 2018 as they chase what would be a history hat-trick of WAFL premierships with Howlett desperate to be part of that success upon return to the club after eight years in the AFL with Essendon.
PT 11.11 77 d WP 11.8 74
Really wonderful result for the club. Hard fought and a credit to the 22 who took the field against a mature ,well drilled outfit in West Perth.
What we liked?
The performance of our leaders in Ben Howlett, Danyle Pearce, Michael Johnson and Gerald Ugle.
The continued development of Alex Cohen, Keegan Power, Brad McGowan and Lloyd Meek.
The hardness of Blair Bell, Cameron Sutcliffe, Read More [+]
Peel Thunder have won consecutive games for the first time this season with a three-point victory over West Perth, at Bendigo Bank Stadium on Saturday.
Peel’s fast start was met by a late surge from the Falcons, however the Thunder held on to win 11. 11. (77) to 11. 8. (74).
The Thunder’s Alex Cohen said their early lead, helped them get the win.
“We didn’t want to fall behind [early], especially with the breeze Read More [+]
PT 10.5 defeated Cl 7.12
In a tough and bruising game, with the season on the line for both clubs Peel were in front all day, and despite being challenged fiercely in Q4 we managed to kick some critical goals and get the important win.
Peel had made 11 changes to the team, the most in my memory and to the credit of all players the team combined efficiently.
Better players on the day included Read More [+]
The Senior Development team had the task of taking on top of the ladder side in the Claremont Tigers at Claremont Oval on Saturday.
The group started the contest with great spirit and had a ferocious appetite for the contest going to quarter time within 6 points of regular grand finalists Claremont. Flying starts to James Kirby, Brett Millward and Kalani Scarrot saw our defensive unit on top of the game dominating in the air and Read More [+]
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| 2:30 PM at Lane Group Stadium | ||
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| Round 2 Saturday, 05 Apr | ||
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